Frozen Bone-In Lamb Leg Quarter from Germany
A frozen hindquarter leg of lamb including the pelvic bone, cut from young sheep under one year old. Classified under HTS 0204.42.20.90 as other frozen bone-in lamb cuts, distinct from specified primal cuts like shanks or chops. Excludes fresh or chilled meat per Chapter 2 structure.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify sheep age (lamb under 1 year) via slaughter records to confirm 0204.42 classification over adult mutton in 0204.43
• Include full container weight in dutiable quantity per US notes; no deductions for bones or fat
• Check country-specific beef quotas indirectly affecting lamb supply chains and ensure USDA/APHIS import permits